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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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